This Friday...

...I went to pick up a box of cards at the printers, which is right next to the marimekko factory outlet= very dangerous. I couldn't help myself so I went inside and was very happy to find this grey canvas that will become perfect handbags, like the one you saw in my last post. For this bag I'm picking the colors for the leaves from the vintage fabric to the right that I will use for lining.

Then I picked up my to E's early from school, we were heading to the zoo with friends, who were so very kind to invite us for very tasty lentil soup. This bike parking on their street made us laugh.

They had a 'cat night' at the zoo. You know how the lions are always asleep when you visit the zoo during daytime? This is why some one at the Helsinki zoo came up with the idea to invite people to come and see the big cats at night and see the animals get fed. Little e enjoyed reading the map, he had come to see the red panda, which still was- asleep. But we did spot it :)

I always have mixed feelings at the zoo, I am more fond of animals outside cages, not sure about the lions though... Anyway, this cushion here is free and flying into the shop, which is now open again!

The thing we all enjoyed most at the zoo was when it got dark and the evening was still warm, they had lit thousands of candles and torches and these Jack-ó-lanterns were our absolute favourites! 

I must say they make the thought of Autumn less boring. I had nearly forgot how much I like cosy candles and warm blankets.

I hope you are having a nice weekend!

Comments

[jenni]

We are heading for Spring here too..and your bike parking made me smile too...if they are not chained down here in the land where lions do roam free...bikes get wings...love your new bag design!!

[Ann-Lis]

Kajsa, jag tycker din väska är underbar liksom allt annat vackert och tankeväckande du gör! Inspirerande! :o)

[Kajsa Wikman]

Enjoy Spring and all the flowers Claire! Thats my favourite time of the year, but its not bad here today either, the sun is shining from a clear blue sky! xKajsa

[Claire Smith]

Hey Kajsa your bag is looking fabulous, how thoughtful of the printers to have their office beside the Marimekko factory........

Love the bike parking too and what fun at the zoo those jack-o-lanterns look brilliant.

Autumn, love it wish we were heading that way but SPring it is here and it's beautiful.

Claire :}